Waste Disposal & Recycling

The national Sierra Club adopted a Zero Waste policy in 2008. Zero waste focuses on reducing waste at the source rather than holding the end user responsible for proper disposal.

In Kansas, KDHE oversees solid waste management policy. Local waste management plans are delegated to counties, where citizen committees work with staff to ensure that adequate services exist to recycle or dispose of all waste generated in the county. Solid waste plans must be reviewed annually and updated every five years.

A statewide survey completed in 2013 indicated strong public support for more aggressive waste reduction strategies. KDHE, which has a State solid waste management plan requiring regular public review and input, needs to be enouraged to take a stronger leadership role.

Sierra Club members are encouraged to be aware of local waste reduction opportunities, to promote zero waste concepts at home, at school, at church, at play and at work, to serve on local solid waste management committees, and to participate in local public hearings related to solid waste management planning.

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